- Person-centred
- Mindfulness
- Solution-focused
About Jacintha
Jacintha Canary is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Jacintha brings a practical, down-to-earth presence and sees counselling as a shared process rather than a list of instructions.
She uses a person-centred stance that keeps the client's priorities at the centre of each session. Jacintha also draws on mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas to help people notice what they can change now. Where there is a history of trauma she includes trauma-focused work and methods that attend to body sensations and integration.
Across her career she has worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress and family dynamics. She has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and complex life transitions like moving country or changing work. Codependency and relationship or intimacy-related concerns are also within her focus areas.
Jacintha describes faith as part of her identity but she works with people of any faith or none. She also brings lived experience of being a client, which she says informs her practical and empathic style. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she is open to working with international clients.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Jacintha uses person-centred practice to keep each session focused on what matters to the client. This approach means the counsellor listens carefully and follows the client's lead, helping people find clarity and make choices that fit their life. Mindfulness work is used to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can reduce anxiety and improve self-awareness. Solution-focused elements are practical and aim to identify small, achievable steps that move things forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacintha will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then shape the sessions together with the client. That means adapting methods if something is not working and choosing techniques that match the person's needs and pace.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Once confirmed, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around everyday life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. They can also suit people who prefer to work from their own familiar surroundings or those who need flexible scheduling across different time zones.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jacintha help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and family dynamics. Other areas include trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred, which means sessions focus on the client's concerns and goals. She also uses mindfulness, solution-focused techniques and trauma-informed methods when helpful.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has over 25 years of experience in counselling and mental health work, including family and community settings, resilience and trauma-related work.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans to accommodate different language needs.
Can people living outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm timezones and scheduling when you book a session.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.